Thank You Love

Chapter 11

“Smiling dong, Brother. It's my happy day, Farhan.”

Nindy rebuked her who continued to grieve.

Nindy did not know the relationship between Tanvi and Farhan before.

Since the ijab qabul event this morning, Tanvi avoided the crowd, for fear of not being able to resist crying.

And tonight's a party at home, celebrating Farhan and Reva's wedding.

All rejoicing.

Except Tanvi of course.

Fal did not care about his wife who was acting strange, engrossed in getting closer to the Reva family who came from out of town.

Nindy was busy cleaning up the wedding gifts.

Tanvi is not strong enough to see Farhan with Reva in the room, he immediately leaves the room.

With slow steps, he walked down the rocky path to the park.

He was sure no one was coming there.

In a garden full of roses, he sat on a park bench while looking at the sky full of stars.

Her tears are pouring.

He did not think his relationship with Farhan would be this ending.

Watching loved ones with others is not easy.

The pain pierced the deepest heart.

If he still had parents, some would comfort and encourage him.

She really misses Ms. Ratna who always took care of her from childhood.

Suddenly someone patted his shoulder from behind making him startled and turned his head.

“Ka-Kak Farhan?”

Farhan looked at him. The man looked handsome in a black bridal suit.

Tanvi shifted her eyes and wiped away the tears.

No matter the makeup is broken and the dress Nindy choice so tangled.

His heart ached considering that the man beside him already belonged to someone else.

For a while they sat side by side, without speaking.

“Why is Brother Farhan here? If anyone sees us, it could be misunderstood.” Tanvi did not dare to look at him.

“I want to talk to you.”

Tanvi bit her lips and lowered her head.

“Tanvi,” Farhan's voice trembled, as if heavily saying so. “I'm sorry, it's all like this. Because of my stupidity, we are in a complicated situation that destroys our feelings. But you have to know, this is not what I want. Situations that force us, in the end, must marry someone else.”

Tanvi's tears rolled down. Trying to endure the pain.

“What should I do, Brother?” Tanvi closed her mouth, her throat feeling suffocated. “I love very much Kak Farhan, but why should this be?”

Farhan looked at him sadly and took a heavy breath. “It's not easy for us. But, I hope we can learn sincerely and accept everything. We have our own lives.”

Tanvi sobbed unable to look at him.

“We love each other, but can't have each other. Maybe this is the best. We should forget our feelings. From now on, we have to live the relationship as a brother-in-law.”

Tanvi's cry broke, she covered her mouth with one hand.

He has trouble controlling his breath.

It felt like a big chunk was clogging his throat.

This is what he fears.

Must lose loved ones.

Farhan endured the pain in his chest.

He took Tanvi's hand.

They stand facing.

But Tanvi did not dare to look at him.

“I believe, you can. All you need to know is that this is hard for me too. But we can definitely. I already have a wife. You too have become Fal's wife. We must promise, to maintain the integrity of each household. I believe you can escape me and start loving your husband. Don't be influenced by the feelings that exist between us. Because I believe this is the best thing for us. You want an appointment?”

Farhan stretched out his little finger.

Their habits when dating.

Tanvi turned her face away while biting her lips firmly.

“Please.” Farhan said it too heavily.

Tanvi gulped and took a heavy breath.

His hand shook violently as he stretched out his little finger.

As soon as their fingers interlocked, Farhan forced a smile.

“Fal may be stubborn, but he's actually good. Promise to be faithful to your husband?”

Tanvi nodded slowly while sobbing.

Farhan's other hand caressed Tanvi's head, the thing he always did to calm the girl down.

Then Farhan pulled her in his arms.

In Farhan's arms, Tanvi's cries broke.

Farhan tightened his embrace while enduring his heartache.

Secretly, Fal watched the incident from a certain angle.

Fal took a deep breath and turned away.

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